Crawl-dance

[@yakobboi6764]

This dance is called повзунець (povzunets) for those wondering. It’s a Ukrainian dance not a Russian dance but I understand the confusion because both countries have similar folk dances

[@galinapole2732]

Мої ви розумнички, мої козачата! Який складний танок і як легко ви його виконуєте! Я отримую надзвичйну насолоду від споглядання цього танку! Браво!

[@richardcleveland8549]

Astounding! Looked like the age range was about 10-16. Amazing group of performers - and the music is infectious - couldn't stop my feet!

[@dejanmirkovic5535]

My knees would explode after 3 seconds of this dance.Jesus !

[@robertsmith9238]

+Dejan Mirkovic My knees would explode just trying to get into the position.

[@herrzeehond2522]

i actually tried an my knees this explode

[@marlongonzalez6159]

i had to do this for a school project. im 14 and my right knee got fucked up... went to the doctors and they said i was fine.... LIKE BITCH, I CANT WALk

[@aimeebui3861]

Sameeee

[@sigmaxxiv]

Mine too comrade!

[@GoanGlory]

Came here by accident and stayed by choice.. one of the best choreographed folk dance I've ever seen...thanks for uploading

[@chrispuddck9795]

That would have been impressive for full grown adults. For a bunch of younger kids? Bloody incredible!

[@octoberkid7795]

Wow... I salute these young boys...they gave such a great performance

[@Itxazoa]

Outstanding!!! Hard to believe. Very beautiful. Very best wishes for each and all of those boys.

[@elfaamiga]

Quanta força nas pernas!! Lindo, Ucrânia! Hugs from Brazil. :*

[@Суперславянин]

a um br

[@Horatio-Nelson]

Fantastic Fitness and rhythm! I get heart attacks just watching this! Great. Keep up the good work and this wonderful tradition! Regards, Horatio Nelson.

[@jessicamichelramirez821]

I have so much respect for these kids!

[@mapearce1]

Great job! Congratulations to these young men. As a former Shumka dancer....it takes SOOO much work! I am impressed!

[@terryfinn8037]

I remember my great grandfather dancing like this while playing a concertina when I was about 5yrs old.He was Russian and proud of it.

[@geraldineescriva60]

OMG They are so cute!! 😍Congratulations to these children!!! I love this kind of dances, i would like a lot learning how to dance like that -well-. Cossacks have a very beautiful culture, it even has been an inspiration for one of the stories i have written ❤️🙌🏼. Go slavs!!🇷🇺🇺🇦🇧🇬🇸🇰🇸🇮🇭🇷💪🏻 Greetings from Latino America 🇦🇷🇧🇷🇨🇴🇪🇨🇨🇷🇨🇺🇺🇾🇻🇪🇨🇱🇸🇻🇧🇴🇧🇫

[@lifeofandrewlynn9448]

My knees hurt just from watching that

[@Athanazeus]

+Andrew Lynn start squatting instead of playing wizards poker

[@HyperGnome]

My whole legs. This looks like the punishement my judo teacher would give the class when we were children. My poor sore legs.

[@Nathan-gc2ze]

After practice you embrace the pain for the mother land

[@mpolanetz]

Bravo Fantje :) God If I done one step I could never get up. Can you imagine the pain training for this kind of dance. I could not walk for a week for sure. The young boys can match up to any male dancer :) BRAVO

[@jzaparr]

that must be one hell of a leg exercise not to mention cardio. I wonder how many of them started out with leg cramps

[@robertsmith9238]

+jake p I think they start as soon as they are born.

[@lore6105]

@@robertsmith9238 thats not true, also lot of ppl really got their knees damaged by this dance. ( I mean those who are in this video, because i danced and experienced that) and lol when i saw that the amount of views i've got really surprised cause i danced with the ppl in this video.

[@eduardobonilla702]

Fabulous, Fantastic, fascinating! i enjoy watching this performance, i like to watch it, the kids are great in their skills. Conratulations, thanks for sharing

[@UnskilledGod]

So, for people to understand: this is a Ukrainian Dance, of the Kozaks. It is not Russian, although Russian Kozaks / Cossacks may also have dances influenced by this.

[@duyguncihangurman9895]

Браво, гарна Коломийка.

[@jaquelinorduno1260]

Omg I feel so tired just to see you guys , in my lovely home town Mexico we love dancing too , El baile de los machetes remain me of this great performance

[@benjaminlandgren9708]

for a group of school age kids, this is insane! Wait till they train up a bit and break out the really advanced dace moves when they are 10 years older!! WOW!

[@ishubhubaut5726]

Êtes Vous capable d'en faire autant ?

[@okamyshanska5579]

@@ishubhubaut5726це можуть зробити тільки українці. Це український танок.

[@гришаполещук-ш1м]

Дякую , хлопці! Дай Боже і вам, і вашій родині, і всій нашій країні Миру та Злагоди.

[@sharmysharmya4521]

Нашій країні потрібна Перемога. І лише тоді буде мир.

[@daffo595]

Clicked on this expecting professional dancers, left a changed person

[@michaelhice7636]

yeah, didn't know the kids were so good at it, too. just 'holy crap!'

[@Laethinea1]

This is a great workout! :-D Beautiful dance!! Greetings to all from Belgium.

[@nintendoloverin9567]

Didn't know russians were so ahead in astronaut-things... they learn already so early to overcome gravity....

[@loveslothjenni]

Nintendoloverin, what about the Cosmonauts?!

[@VendPrekmurec]

These were Ukrainians not Russians. But whatever, it is a similar thing

[@ЛюбовьХарченко-л4о]

Молодці.👍👍👍👍👍Прекрасний виступ.Славні наші козаки талановиті. ❤❤❤👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@29Belka]

Spectaculairement magnifique ! Bien rythmé ! Adorable à la vue :)

[@fernandamendoza925]

my knees starts to hurt.... those kids are amazing!!!

[@Kekmit]

Holy sheeeet. That must be hard! My legs would burn for months xD

[@erikaicarman3184]

qiuas150 no kidding

[@duyguncihangurman9895]

​@@erikaicarman3184 time to report that guy OPPAI

[@jimfowler5930]

Absolutely great! What strength, and youth!! Ganz gut......ich hab' alles genoßen! Tanzen, tanzen!

[@bristonknight9315]

"Povzunetz" (the name of this dance) is a rich part of the Ukrainian military Kozak culture which has nothing to do with Russian, and I will explain it a bit later. It is danced almost in that position which is symbolic for a "military recognizance mission" in the area Kozaks had their statehood: the Ukrainian steppes - mainly flat. So in order not to be visible as a "military recognizance", they dance it that way, not "sticking" out... More to it: The Kozak statehood was the first attempt in Europe (it started at the end of the XV cent.) to establish the first democracy: all its Hetmans (presidents) were elected... The Kozak state had its first European constitution written by Orlyk who later had to emigrate to France when Zaporizzhia Sich (the name of the Kozak state) was dismantled by Russians. He became so famous that Frenchmen named their Orly airport after him. So, after a total destruction of Zaporizzhia Sich by Russian Empire, Kozaks were forcibly dislocated to Kuban area and the area of the contemporary Rostov in Russia. All their songs and traditions were proclaimed to be of "Russian heritage," even though it is clear of the opposite: the Kozak culture was founded on the principle of freedom from landlords while the Russian one - on slavery that existed until the year 1861 (!!!) In this period Kozak detachments in Russia were mainly used for repression in Russia, Poland and Ukraine and in stimulating anti-Jewish pogroms. But I have to restate: it has nothing to do with the genuine freedom-loving Ukrainian Kozak culture. Thanks for your attention.

[@Ginupseed]

Briston Knight well thanks for fixing the mix-up.

[@zenonchwaluk634]

SLAVA UKRAINI

[@leeknivek]

Dziekuje na zdrowie

[@ArisAris-rr8mz]

Друзья славяне, и мы должны держаться вместе. Я восхищаюсь этим молодым танцорам, радость, чтобы созерцать.

[@mariakrasina5919]

За кого держаться? Что тьі мелешь?🤦‍♀️

[@antoniomontana9430]

Eat more borscht and you too can dance like them. :D

[@pickychese]

Oh my gosh- I can just imagine the leg muscles those kids must develop! Outstanding!

[@EuSeiT]

So young and so talented!

[@shkotayd9749]

Absolutely phenomenal :O I do have to wonder though, that dancing HAS to be murder on the knees later in life!

[@Polpiv4tifish]

And here I am thinking I got fit because I can do 40 squats

[@sundowner8326]

Stop doing western spy squats and do slav squat. Pressure on heels cheeki breeki

[@Vox_Popul1]

Polpiv4tifish full heels?

[@marianelagarnica4404]

What????😕😕😕😕

[@beatajarczewska3139]

I loved it. Beautiful dance. Thanks.

[@jinniciruli6909]

These young dancers are amazing!

[@joannajones8533]

May God bless these kids and their families - all the negative/dis-respectful comments here towards the kids are so unnecessary and show lack of understanding and respect; these kids are amazing and let them be kids - no need to destroy everything that is pure and good. We are SO proud of these kids! May God bless them!

[@Pega-5u5]

I know you won't understand this, but this is a good video very talented kids too

[@Demildiel]

They are so cute! (also my legs hurt looking at this) Nice skills.

[@TatumWilsonMontoya]

This is the most exhausting thing I've ever seen. I can only imagine how strong their legs are.

[@Juangonza13]

Awesome...dat takes ALOT strengths,skill and talent..BRAVOOOO

[@generalfrog4658]

I just broke my leg just by watching thid

[@ginaandreskic8369]

Bravo...eso sí que es estar en forma. Excelente. 😎🌻🌺❤💕😎

[@DannySucksAtGaming09]

I better start practicing before Russia take over the world

[@chinezkitty792]

this one Russian. ( I use a translator and it tells me)

[@expanddong5925]

This is literally what yugoslavia thought

[@melissalanina2878]

+DeathTooSlow I don't think this is Russian though, it's Ukrainian

[@eduardsafronov8255]

Ahaha/ Ok! Btw Kiev - It's the capital of Ukraine )) Women before dance spoke Ukrainian (you cant translate sound, i just mention) All Ukrainians used to use rusian language, and the half of us use russian for speaking daily

[@подпольныйнегр]

DeathTooSlow it's Ukraine man

[@aha0327]

Ukrainians are the champions of graceful squats 🤘🤘

[@fassstEddie]

aka the squat, or duck walk. I used to could do - *maybe* two and only If I really tried hard. And that was when I was young and in the military where duck walking was the most strenuous exercise there was. These kids are good!

[@ruthyvonne5240]

Wonderful dancing...bravo ... unbelievable talent..my knees are screaming .. :)

[@ReyelBraz1950]

Espetacular! Maravilhoso! Incrível!

[@silvias.8785]

wow I love it! Wonderful! Me encanta! Bravo!

[@buckerdomm]

That beautiful I love them что красивая, я люблю их

[@richardcleveland8549]

The first time I saw this, I thought this was the great5est kid act ever . . . and six years later, I STILL think so! Those boys were fntastic!

[@Adarii555]

i know now, there is no gravity on russia

[@Adarii555]

Are you going ask an apologize to all the others who commented? I assumed it was a Russian dance because, in part, I guide myself in the other comments. On the other hand, as I have understood it's not exactly a war with Russia. but a conflict with separatist. A conflict between Ukrainians began by a parliamentary coup against the president (of course there are embroiled foreign interests, from Russia and from Western.) I will not apologize just because there is a conflict between pro-Russian and anti-Russian,a person should always apologize when make a mistake that can offend someone, or in the case of confusing a culture, a person should always be able to correct itself when is confusing a culture with another. I hope you have the same approach for other countries and this is not just a nationalist backlash.

[@Adarii555]

oh my god you can't even read... I apologize for confusing two different cultures. But you should apologize for being such an idiot. On the other hand, is not my problem you do not understand what happens in your own country. Is it that you belong to Svoboda? Maybe not, but you still being a really pitiful person

[@borisrivas2929]

its in ukraine...

[@UnskilledGod]

Adari Amani You do not have to give Ukra junk apology, my friend. It is difficult to understand. Ukraine and Russia have been part of each other for long time, for too long actually.

[@JPrieto1396]

just write i´m sorry, that´s not hard to do, he will not understand nothing else.

[@РоманКосенков-с6б]

Хореографу супер плюс! Молодцы ребята. Отличное решение. Помимо искуства с физкультурной точки зрения то же блеск - интенсивная нагрузка на ноги чередуется с разумным отдыхом.

[@chaincyclist2736]

Ahhhh, I see that they have done well in staying cheeki breeki

[@miopapilli]

Fantastico!!! So little kinder so perfect! Bellissimo!!!!! Thanks 4 the video

[@bigpiratelive]

Their quads must be insane!

[@mtj63042241]

Absolutely fabulous, the parents should be very proud! I really respect, and enjoy the Russian heritage. Michael Jones Hazelwood Mo. USA

[@BABA-lx5ob]

this is Ukrainian national dance not Russian ;)

[@sirko1972]

embroidered shirt and red trousers is Ukraine, not Russia. Cossack hopak - Dance (is Ukraine). Please note, due to their conjectures you insult Ukrainian (Sorry for my translation)

[@JessenDanielSanchezToriz]

WOOOOOOOW WHAT A WONDERFUL DANCE VIVA RUSSIA!!!!

[@Marika50]

Not Russian, Ukrainian.

[@JessenDanielSanchezToriz]

ohhh sorry i didn´t know VIVA UKRAINE!!!

[@Juan-ws7oi]

+Marika Kutaladze Hi :)

[@JessenDanielSanchezToriz]

:0

[@bozo3910]

It’s Ukraine.

[@JamesMaran]

what a beautiful performance. Love you'll always guys...

[@nikhilsukumar23]

This is best dance can remove diabetes and all diseases all over the world compulsory in all colleges.

[@bullshitdepartment]

if people took the time to get in the physical shape to do this, then yes

[@michaelhice7636]

hell, if I did this for just 30 seconds each day, I'd be fit as hell!

[@vaper8824]

Peace and love bro

[@harimbriszayalivasquez4161]

me encanto!!!!!! esta precioso, es como ver duendecitos felices bailando a la perfeccion

[@itsarnand5958]

They probably didn't miss any of leg's day...

[@aimeebui3861]

Lmaoooo😂😂

[@mujdeavcoglu6119]

ItsArnAnd oooAoouuuhgfffew1wzz

[@sinaibilbao]

Frrr😂😂😂😂

[@rexxo4246]

Wow.. I mean, that was incredible. There was dance moves I though was impossible to do and yet, it seems so easy for you! I take my hat of for you. Greetings from Sweden :)

[@lucky5853]

This reminds me of Pinocchio falling down the stairs.

[@MKIVWWI]

LOL. I was just thinking how this music reminded me of old Disney movies!

[@dmitriyzuykov2038]

Парни молодцы!!! Танец впечатлил исполнение тоже!!!

[@LadyRosalieA]

can we trade them by Justin Bieber?

[@sabrinabazzanella8035]

lo mejor que vi en toda ni vida. Son maravillosos, los sigo desde cemento! Vamos loco!!!! Aguante la Танец !!!

[@urwifuistrash]

Where is there so much fuss in the comments between Ukrainians and Russians? There's as much difference between you as there is between north Germans and Bavarians. Sure, there are differences to be recognized, however you share much of each other's historical and cultural achievements and should be proud of it. You're practically Slavic brothers. Especially since the Cossacks settled in areas across Ukraine and southern Russia. It's probably due to the current war though, which is sad to see.

[@TemplarX2]

WhyNotZoidberg Bavarians aren't very similar to Eastern Germans though. They are probably racially closer to Eastern French (Alsacian, Lorrainers,champagne and even Burgundians etc) than Eastern Germans.

[@Serenoj69]

WhyNotZoidberg nationalism +++ chauvinism are used by polticians. And when such a person is in charge long enough, thi becomes institutionalised. So it is now taught in schools, via media. You become indoctrinated Like in Russia, like in France, like the USA and many other countries I fear. Look how it is "unamerican to be not patriotic". This makes you more different than others. Of course the best examples are found righ across the border where for some reason ALL people are somehow more different in another way too. etc. Nationalism is a pestulence. Read also patriotism, chauvinism etc.

[@bristonknight9315]

So much fuss again, and for a good reason: - The reason Ukrainians want to be independent is the aggressive stand of the Russian authorities with regards to the Ukrainian language and culture which Moscow, through all kind of restrictions and prohibitions (including a killing of writes, poets, etc) tried to eliminate. When it did not work, and the drive for independence became very strong, in 1917-1918, Moscow invaded Ukraine, established a marionette Bolshevik government and organized the artificial hunger, encircling Ukraine with its armies to prevent from escaping. This genocide is known in history as Holodomor. More than 7 million Ukrainian peasants, carriers of the national identity, starved to death... Nevertheless, the Ukrainians declared their independence in 1991 and broke from the Imperial Russia. Today we see another attempt of reconquering Ukraine by Moscow, which Moscow calls "gathering of Russian lands"... - a simple imperialist practice of conquering and exploitation. Would one blame Tibetans for their attempts to break free from China? Or Kurds from Turkey or Irak for instance? Eliminating one individual soul would be a colossal loss for the Universe. What about a nation, with its particular visions and values? - in one of his s/f book, Ray Bradberry describes how during a time travel, one hero does something to a butterfly... Guess what were the consequences for the future: - in the USA a different president was elected.... I guess it's Trump... :)

[@samvodopianov9399]

False, because Russia killed ITS OWN poets too. We are brothers and i remember before 2010 you people thought so too. God Save the Tsar! (Ps, Russian culture is suppressed in Ukriane right now so cut the bs)

[@infot-create1410]

Sam Vodopianov - Самуил Водопьянов the russians are invading a sovreign and independant state, ukraine, get that through your head.

[@SkyschildStudios1]

These kids are adorable and have MAD SKILLS!

[@Stone8age]

That's one real bad ass dance

[@Bozse11]

Végtelen hálával gondolok rájuk és nagyon sajnálom ezt a tragédiát.

[@a.s8208]

Красивая

[@leighd83]

I've just found out doing my genealogy research that part of my family came from the Ukraine! I really enjoyed watching this.

[@mariashmarina]

Why does everyone in the comments seem to think that this dance is Russian?

[@UnskilledGod]

Because they are misinformed about the different between the culture of my country and the culture of Ukraine.

[@КиївськаРусь-р3я]

Very good movements. Excellent Ukrainian movements. I adore Ukrainian dances. Gopak is the best!

[@tuckytucky3959]

This is the new conga. TF2 insanity

[@bigshot7504]

It sure is

[@TheZeeebull]

Great bunch of kids. Good job!

[@CruzWerty]

yo bailaba el sapito cuando estaba pequeño jeje

[@duartearaujo9946]

Não bailas o sapateado nada bailas e o malhão e o que tu bailas

[@CruzWerty]

o te entiendo

[@marcomoyabelmonte2875]

Andres Marin machista de mierda

[@lapalta7612]

Cruz Werty yo no se como mierda hacen eso,yo lo intente ,y me cai y eso era muy ovio

[@marcomoyabelmonte2875]

Alexia Ovando horas y horas de entrenamiento, vodka por un tubo, una dieta de hambre, o, en mi caso, tener un equilibrio de la ostia.

[@devendra_c]

Thats the toughest toughest toughest dance style ever!!!!! Kudos!!!!

[@Tam6049]

Make my knee's hurt, lol. They got great balance and knee"s

[@maaskozak]

браво, я наслаждался ваш танец

[@sugarglider9776]

Tried that in my room, failed.

[@Суперславянин]

Lol

[@RomanKondrachov]

Молодцы! Так держать!

[@isa70ful]

Hermoso hermoso...

[@efrendelgado6264]

Bellizima cultura

[@Bosirant]

Bravo! It's great to see that the Ukrainian Cossack dance and song tradition in Kyiv is alive and well in spite of centuries of Russian chauvanism and imperialism that tried to destroy it.

[@fearlesskugkug5192]

Kazotsky kick

[@charliebowman785]

Приветствую этих прекрасных молодых российских танцоров, от Мексики до родины России. Мы любим вас людей!

[@mrkitty1997]

:D A ce Ukraina!!

[@aestheticgarbage6671]

This makes my knees hurt

[@heavenlyboy34]

Done on a proper dance floor, it isn't nearly as painful as it looks. :)

[@duyguncihangurman9895]

Kazotsky's kick tho

[@duyguncihangurman9895]

​@@heavenlyboy34 mmm kazotsky kick

[@tracer740]

May their sustenance and dexterity be with them through their lifetime. They are amazing!

[@knightfire1786]

Look, Ma! No gravity!

[@elviejodelabolsa8263]

Lmao

[@ЕленаОболонина-м7л]

Браво!!!!!!! Молодцы хлопцы!!!!!!

[@ChefikoUA]

This in not russia, this is Ukraine!

[@BhartiSingh-lw6in]

Please mention the name of the original album.

[@wraithplagued7288]

But they're same Slav.

[@wraithplagued7288]

I love both Slavs11

[@weijitao5489]

Wonderful dance! Greetings from Taiwan.

[@SapidBeats]

10 reconstructive knee surgeries coming right up!

[@yaroseau2811]

А ведь щас многие из них сидят на фронте, может уехали за границу или до сих пор учатся в вузе

[@MizzzSpazzz]

So much squatting. Is this slavic?

[@sirko1972]

no, Ukrainian hopak - povzunets

[@MONSTERKILL2013]

Sirko are you saying ukrainians aren't slavic?

[@kebabremoverfromukraine478]

Ukrainian are slavic

[@Schizohandlers]

yep

[@Vox_Popul1]

Sirko Ukrainians are Slavic, urod blyat’

[@igorhasnamus6088]

odlično, pozdrav bratskom ruskom narodu iz Hrvatske od Igora